Storm in the Night

Who are the main characters?

• Thomas and Grandfather

• Thomas, Grandfather, and Ringo

• Ringo and Melvin

• Thomas and Ringo

What is the setting?

• At Grandfather's house during a storm

• At Thomas's apartment during a storm

• Pattington, Illinois

• day time

What problem do Grandfather and Thomas face at the beginning of the story?

• They are lost

• They can't find their cat

• They are bored

• They are hurt

Why can't Grandfather and Thomas read or watch TV?

• They don't know how

• They can't find the books or remote

• They don't want to

• The power is out

What does Grandfather suggest to solve the problem?

• that they go to someone else's house

• that he tell Thomas a story about his life

• that they should go to bed early

• that they should call the power company

What does Thomas find hard to believe?

• That Grandfather had once been a boy

• That lightening is dangerous

• That the power is out

• That vegetables are good for you

Grandfather's voice is described as what?

• A guitar

• A tuba

• A drum

• A fan

Thomas's voice is described as what?

• a flute

• a bird

• a penny whistle

• a train

True or False: Thomas had heard all of Grandfather's stories

• True

• False

What does darkness sound like to Thomas? (select all that apply).

• nothing

• a creaking door

• a leaking faucet

• Grandfather's chair